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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Dallas Alumnae Chapter Minutes of the November 16, 2013 Chapter Meeting
“Uncompromising Commitment to Communities: Service, Leadership, Empowerment”
Ritualistic Opening
The meeting was called to order in ritualistic form by President Sharon Royal Hunt
at 2:00 PM at the Frederica Chase Dodd Life Development Center. Soror Bertha
Whatley served as Vice President, Soror Karla McGary served as Recording
Secretary, Soror Demetria Chester served as Chaplain and Soror Thalia Matherson
served as Parliamentarian. A quorum was present.
Adoption of the Agenda
Item #7, International Awareness & Involvement report and item# 8, Internal Audit
report were changed from informational to reports requiring action. The agenda
was adopted as corrected.
Approval of Minutes from the October Chapter Meeting
The minutes from the October 19, 2013 chapter meeting were approved as printed.
Officer’s Report
President
Madame President opened her remarks by welcoming all Sorors to the meeting.
She reminded Sorors the newsletter can be accessed via the chapter’s website at
www.dallasalumnae.org. She expressed a special thanks to Sorors Renee Battle
and Shaunetta Heiskell, Information and Communication Chair and Co-Chair for
their efforts and hard work on the new Dallas Alumnae Chapter’s website. She
congratulated the Amazing Zeta Eta Chapter on their 45th
anniversary at the
University of North Texas in Denton. She welcomed back Soror Bobbye Sanders,
Immediate Past President who was out due to knee surgery. She informed the
membership that Soror Ramona McCain was admitted to the hospital and the
family has requested absolutely no phone calls or visits at this time. Please keep
Soror McCain and family in prayer.
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Vice-President
Soror Bertha Whatley presented the report. November birthdays were celebrated
by serenade. Visiting members were recognized. Soror Whatley informed the
membership there will be a fellowship after chapter meeting with tea cakes and
coffee.
Treasurer
Soror Carol Crawley presented the Treasurer’s Report for October. A vote card
must be obtained in order to receive a treasurer’s report. The report will be filed
for audit. She reminded the membership about the dues process.
Prior to the Committee Reports, Madame President presented a golden gavel to
Soror Bobbye Sanders. Soror Sanders presented a marvel plaque to Madame
President from the National Headquarters in recognition of Dallas Alumnae being
a Centennial Chapter during the Sorority’s 100th year celebration.
Committee Reports
Executive Board
The report was presented by the Assistant Recording Secretary, Soror Vanessa
Gray. The following actions approved by the Executive Board on August 8th and
November 12th
respectively were ratified by the chapter.
1. The chapter will donate $100.00 to support the Urban League of Greater
Dallas North Central Texas capital campaign. The campaign is to raise
funds to build a new facility, a training facility adjacent to the league’s
headquarters. Funds to come from local community.
2. The DFW Presidents met and asked that each chapter purchase a $50.00 gift
certificate/card for the National President during her visit to Texas for the
Fort Worth Chapter’s 75th Celebration event. It was moved that the Dallas
Alumnae Chapter follow-suit and fund the purchase of the $50.00 gift
certificate/card. Funds to come from Delta-related.
3. The DFW Presidents met and asked that each chapter purchase a $25.00 gift
certificate/card for the Fort Worth Chapter’s President for their 75th
Celebration event. It was moved that the Dallas Alumnae Chapter follow-
suit and fund the purchase of the $25.00 gift certificate/card. Funds to come
from Delta related.
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The following recommendation was approved from the November 12th Executive
Board meeting.
1. Dallas Alumnae to purchase a ticket for the President or her designee to
attend the Collin County Alumnae Chapter’s Christmas Outreach Program
Fundraiser/Toy-drive, “Jeans and Jazz” on Friday, December 6, 2013 from
8:00pm to 1:00am at the Heritage Ranch Country Club, 465 Scenic Ranch
Circle, Fairview, Texas. Subscription: $35.00. Funds to come from Delta-
related.
Nominating
The informational report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Eula
Woodberry. The following information was presented:
The committee met Tuesday, October 29, 2013 to review applications received for
positions on the Minerva Circle and Wednesday, October 30, 2013 to interview the
applicants.
The Nominating Committee received the following applications:
1. Leader of the Minerva Circle – 0
2. Convener of the Odyssey Experience – 1
3. Keeper of the Muses and Graces – 0
4. Minerva Circle Member – 9
One applicant was ineligible per the Administrative Procedures for Membership
Intake Standard qualifications for the election of members of the Minerva Circle
(See: APMI MANUAL – Membership Intake Preparatory Step 1 – Election of the
Minerva Circle)
Must have been a member of the chapter for the past two years (two
years prior to the current sorority year) at the time of election to the
Minerva Circle and must maintain her member status for the entire
membership intake process.
The Nominating Committee presented the following incomplete slate of
candidates for the 2013-2014 Minerva Circle:
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Convener of the Odyssey Experience - Leslie Swann
Minerva Circle Members:
Daisy Critton Rosalyn McDonald
Rosalind Gordon Karen O’Neal
Cassandra Hawkins Katharine Williams-Hunter
Connie McCall
Madame President opened the floor for nominations. The following candidates
were nominated from the floor:
Leader of the Minerva Circle – Jocelyn Mays
Minerva Circle Members:
- Misha Stennett
- Trecia King DeJean
- Francetta Norwood Smith
Keeper of the Muses and Graces – Lauren Gray
Soror Deborah Watkins moved to close the floor nominations for Minerva Circle
Members. The motion was seconded; motion carried.
Madame President announced the following proposed slate of candidates for the
2013-2014 Minerva Circle:
Leader of the Minerva Circle – Jocelyn Mays
Minerva Circle Members:
Daisy Critton Rosalyn McDonald
Rosalind Gordon Karen O’Neal
Cassandra Hawkins Katharine Willams-Hunter
Connie McCall Misha Stennett
Trecia King DeJean Francetta Norwood Smith
Convener of the Odyssey Experience – Leslie Swann
Keeper of the Muses and Graces – Lauren Gray
Madame President indicated that nominations for all positions were closed.
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Elections
The informational report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Deborah
Watkins. The following information was presented:
Election process requirements stated in the Constitution and Bylaws (adopted at
the 51st National Convention) and Administrative Procedures for Membership
Intake:
1. Election of the Minerva Circle is by secret ballot.
2. Members of the Minerva Circle are determined by a majority vote (more
than half of the votes cast by members entitled to vote, excluding blanks
or abstentions) of the chapter members present and voting at a properly
called meeting.
3. Write-in candidates are not allowed.
4. If a vacancy occurs on the Minerva Circle, the position will be filled
according to the chapter’s policies and procedures.
5. In accordance with the chapter’s policies and procedures, the Chapter
President shall select a member to fill the vacancy that may occur on the
Minerva Circle. Within ten (10) days, the President shall notify the
Executive Board of her selection. The Executive Board will be asked to
ratify the selection of the President as soon as possible and an
announcement will be made to the chapter of the Minerva Circle change.
6. The results of the Minerva Circle must be sent to the Regional Director
by the Chapter President using the Minerva Circle Election Certification
Form.
Instructions for voting:
1. In order to receive a ballot, members must hold up vote card.
2. Election committee members will distribute and collect your ballots.
3. Members will have five minutes to cast vote by placing an “X” next to the
candidate’s name.
4. Upon completion, fold ballot in half and hold up your vote card for a
member of the Election Committee to collect.
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5. No ballots will be issued after voting is closed, which the President will
announce.
6. A second ballot will be distributed if candidate(s) for each position does
not receive the majority vote:
• The second ballot will only include the candidates that did not
receive a majority vote for each of the positions on the ballot.
• In the case of the Jewel candidates, members will vote for
candidates remaining that did not receive a majority vote until nine
Jewels are elected by a majority vote.
7. The results for all positions on the ballot will be announced after all
voting is completed.
Logistical process:
1. After nominating committee report and nominations are closed, the
election committee will prepare ballot and make copies, which will take
approximately 30 minutes.
2. After ballot is prepared and copied at an offsite location, the election
committee will provide directions to the chapter for distribution and
collection of ballots.
3. The ballots will be distributed and collected by the election committee
members.
4. To ensure accuracy, the counting of ballots will take approximately 45
minutes to one hour.
5. If a majority of the vote is not received for any position, a second
balloting must occur, ballot prepared and copied, which will take
approximately 30 minutes.
6. After ballot is prepared and copied at an offsite location, second ballot
will be distributed.
7. To ensure accuracy, the counting of second ballots will take
approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
DFW Area Founders Day
The DFW Area Founders Day informational report was presented by the chapter’s
representative, Soror Misha Stennett. The following information was presented:
The DFW Joint Founders Day event is being led by the following Co-chairs: Dassa
J. Giles, Emerald Holmes and Nicole Taylor. Planning for this celebration is under
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way and we are excited to bring you an unforgettable event to share with your
Sisters, Family and Friends.
Save the Date: Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
This event is open to the public.
There will be open seating and tables will not be sold.
Reserved seating for: Honorees, Chapter Presidents, and their
Executive Committee Members, Delta Dears, Dignitaries, Founders
Day Committee Members, Current Regional and National Leadership
Members.
The venue seats 1,000 people.
Ticket Price: $50 – Sorors and Guests, Collegiate Sorors – $25
Tickets may be purchased online.
All other tickets may be purchased through the Financial Secretary at
Dallas Alumnae.
Vendor tables will be sold at $100 each. (Space for 20 Vendors)
Honorees are asked to wear WHITE.
Sign up with Misha Stennett to serve on one of the following Sub-Committees
directly following chapter meeting or send her an email at
a. Audit
b. Decorations
c. Finance/Budget
d. Entertainment/Musical Arts
e. Honorees/Protocol
f. Technology/PowerPoint/AV
g. Marketing
h. Hospitality/Registration
i. Evaluations
Purchase a ticket to the event today!
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Directory
The report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Felecia Henderson. The
following recommendations were approved:
1. Produce a printed directory.
2. Work with the Information and Communications committee to identify a
suitable tool to automate the process for collecting the directory
information.
3. Include individual photos of Sorors, photos of Sorors serving our
community, and other photos that tell our 90 year history.
Information & Communication
The informational report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Renee
Battle. The following information was presented:
Website: A new website was launched on November 12, 2013 for
Dallas Alumnae. (www.dallasalumae.org)
Facebook: We now have a Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-Alumnae-Chapter-of-Delta-
Sigma-Theta-Sorority. You can find the link by going to our website
or search Facebook for Dallas-Alumnae-Chapter-of-Delta-Sigma-
Theta-Sorority. We will also setup an Instagram Page.
Yahoo Group: The Yahoo email group has been updated for only
financial members.
Community Site (Intranet) – We are looking at a site called
www.ning.com. This site will allow us to communicate, shared
reports, add information and shared calendars. This is a private site
so we can control member access. We are also trying to reduce the
amount of paper reports at chapter meeting by putting report on Ning
and you can access before sorority or during sorority meeting. We are
planning a two week trail starting around December 3rd. We will
send information on how to access. The yearly cost would be
$300.00.
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PayPal – A change form has been submitted to policy and policies to
allow PayPal.
Cloud Storage – We are researching cloud storage for past reports,
minutes and historical information. More information to come later.
International Awareness & Involvement
The report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Francetta Norwood
Smith. The following recommendations were approved with edits below:
1. Logo contest/design a logo for the International Awareness and
Involvement committee.
Contest Specifics: The contest would begin on February 15 2014 and
end April 19, 2014. The design of the logo should be on an 8X10
picture (freestyle use of paints, oils or pencils). It must encompass the
International Awareness and Involvement focus (global awareness and
Sorority’s five point thrust program). All Sorors are eligible to enter
except for the voting Logo committee. The winning logo selected by
the chapter will win a $50.00 gift card and the design will be the logo of
International Awareness and Involvement for our chapter. There is a
$5.00 entry fee (money collected could offset the gift card and/or cost
of manufacturing the Logo).
2. World AIDS Day
a. Have a social media blast on Sunday, Dec.1st – Ask ALL Sorors to
send out information on getting tested for AIDS and/or information
on AIDS within our community and abroad. Sorors can blog, tweet,
post on Facebook or give information to their church.
b. Partner with the AFIYA (Afiya is of African-Swahili origin,
meaning 'Health') Center and Antioch Baptist Church, 7550 S.
Hampton Road Dallas, TX 75137on Sunday, December 1, 2013.
Sorors would worship together at the church, help hand out
ribbons, and with registration for the AFIYA Center.
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3. International Women’s Day
Work with the Mosaic Organization / training newly incoming
immigrant women on basic self-care. A five to seven hour training
is required prior to participation. (10 Sorors to a group).
Soror Smith indicated item #2a is being removed since the church is not
participating in the event. Soror Bobbye Sanders recommended for the committee
to review item #1 to determine if the $5.00 entry fee can come from the
committee’s budget. Soror Smith will submit the recommendation to the
committee for reconsideration.
Internal Audit
The report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Cynthia Fuller. The
following information was presented and recommendation approved:
The committee reviewed the financial records of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter for
the period covering the first quarter 2013, July 1 through September 30th
. The
statistical sampling method was utilized to audit receipts and disbursements were
random sampling. The sampling selection was a minimum of 25% of the
disbursements and 50% of the monthly deposits. Financial records reviewed
were check register, treasurer’s report, bank statements, check vouchers, income
transmittals and receipts. The minutes, approved budget and any signed contracts
during the audit period were also reviewed.
Specific areas audited for compliance were:
Review of Income Transmittals
Timeliness of deposits with 48 hours of receipt
Appropriate approvals and documentation of vouchers
Authorized signatures on checks
Budget allocation
Verification of amounts on bank statements per treasurer’s report
and receipt of income from Financial Secretary
Verification that dues are transmitted to Grand Chapter within 30
days of receipt
Verification that policy and procedures were followed
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Receipt Findings:
There were 23 deposits per bank statements for this audited period and all were
reviewed. The deposits reviewed were compared to the Financial Secretary
records and Treasurer’s reports. The major weakness was deposits were not made
timely.
Disbursements Findings:
There were 38 disbursements during this period and all were reviewed but took a
sampling of only 13. The major weakness was supporting documents were not
available for five of the 13 sampled.
The Internal Audit committee met with the Financial Team and have discussed our
findings and suggested ways to make an improvement on the audit. The Internal
Audit (IA) report as of this fiscal year must be submitted quarterly via the red
zone.
The committee recommended proceeding with filing the Quarterly IA report.
Jabberwock
The report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Leslie Swann. The
following recommendations were approved:
Partner with Dodd Education and Support, Inc. to host a scholarship
pageant for scholars in the 11th grade and/or 12
th grade.
Critical Dates:
Sunday, December 15,
2013, 5:00PM, FCD
Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant
Informational Meeting
Friday, January 4,
2014
Scholarship Pageant Applications
Postmarked
Sunday, January 12,
2014, 4:30PM, FCD
Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant
Kick-Off Meeting
Sunday, May 4, 2014,
6:00PM, Double Tree
Campbell Center
Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant
2014
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Organize the chapter into teams to provide support for participants.
Award the DST Book Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00.
Participate with additional fundraising activities i.e. Fashion Show,
Social, work Concessions Stands (SMU), and Delta 3D (Dinner and
Dialogue with the Deltas).
Membership Services
The report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Bertha Whatley. The
following recommendations were approved:
New Member’s orientation to be held on Saturday, November 23,
2013 from 10:30AM until 1:00PM to include a luncheon for the
participants. Request approval in the amount not to exceed $200
from the Membership Services budget to fund the luncheon.
To continue to support Sorors meeting in various areas of the
service area for lunch/dinner and game night during the chapter’s
observance of Sisterhood month in March 2014.
Red Hat Brunch to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from
10:00Am to 12:00Noon. The proposed location is Charlton
Methodist Auditorium. The brunch will feature the Dallas Alumnae
Chapter presentation of “Crowns”. The estimated cost of a ticket is
$20.00.
Sisterhood Book Club to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from
5:00PM to 7:00PM at the FCD Center. Sorors will read from one of
three books (“Live Like You’re Blessed” by Dr. Suzan Johnson
Cook, “Strength in the Struggle” by Bishop Vashti Murphy
McKenzie’ or “In the Spirit” by Susan L. Taylor). Each book will
be discussed by one of three groups and a representative from each
group will present key points to the entire group. Request approval
in the amount of $200.00 from the Membership Services budget for
food and costs associated with security.
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Visit our sick and shut-in Sorors on December 21, 2013 between the
hours of 10:00AM and 12:00 Noon. Request approval of $150.00
from the Membership Services budget to purchase holiday gifts for
each of these Sorors.
Program Planning & Development (PPAD)
The report was presented by the committee’s co-chair, Soror Rosalyn Walker. The
following recommendations were approved and informational reminders presented:
To host the Community Market Festival at First Christian Methodist
Evangelistic Church and charge vendors $20 per booth.
LOCATION: First Christian Methodist Evangelistic Church | 7575
So. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75232
DATE: December 14, 2013 TIME: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
To amend recommendation given on the September 2013 PPAD
report to participate in Holiday Giving Day with Dallas Council
Member Adam Medrano.
Sorors to adopt an angel from the Delta Christmas tree from
November 12 December 3, 2013 chapter meeting and return items to
Dodd Center by December 3rd
(the first Tuesday of the month) or
anytime the center is open for committee meetings.
INFORMATIONAL REMINDERS:
December 7th
- (10:00AM-1:00PM) – Delta Hair Salon – (Modern Living & Rehabilitation Ctr,
3808 S. Central Expressway, Dallas 75215)
SORORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE 50
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS.
Food Collection begins Oct 19th thru Nov 16th
Committees are asked to bring enough assigned food items to fill 50 food baskets.
Grocery List Committees Responsible
Irish Potatoes or Instant Mashed Potatoes Arts & Letters and Budget and Finance
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Gravy Mix Historian/Internal Audit /Information & Technology
Sweet potatoes or yams International Awareness & Past Presidents Council
Canned vegetables Membership and May Week
Canned Fruit Policies & Procedures and Jabberwock
Canned cranberry sauce Founders Day and Protocol
Stuffing Mix Physical & Mental Health and Long Range Planning
Macaroni & Cheese, Jell-O/Pudding mix or Cake
Mix
Elections, Delta Dears and Youth Groups: GEMS, Academy, Embodi,
TASPers
Corn Bread Mix Social Action and Scholarship & Standards
Cans of Chicken broth, Cans of soup (cream of
mushroom or cream of chicken)
PPAD
Coffee/instant tea, 2 liter beverage of (Soda or
Juice)
Social, Nominating, Project 13, Social and all other committees not
previously assigned
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR FOOD DONATION
COLLECTIONS ACCEPTED: Oct 19th thru Nov 16th
(Donations boxes are available anytime the FC Dodd Center is OPEN for business)
DELIVERY OF FOOD BASKETS:
Nov. 22, 2013 – 5:00-6:00PM
Charles Rice Elementary School | 2425 Pine Street / Dallas, TX
Sorors are asked to wear Delta Paraphernalia
SAVE THE DATES
Volunteer opportunity designed especially for you:
Volunteer sign-up sheets for all activities are located near the front entrance of the DODD Center.
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Fall Family Fun Day
Charles Rice Learning Center
November 22nd
(Friday @ 5:00-6:00PM)
2425 Pine Street
Dallas, TX 75215
Who should participate?
All sorors who enjoy giving to others. (Wear your Delta
paraphernalia)
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMITTEE DATES:
11/19 @5:30PM – DODD Ctr. – package THG baskets
11/22 – 3:30-4:30PM – Dodd Ctr. – load THG baskets on truck
and transport to Charles Rice.
All families will pick up baskets from 5-6PM
ADOPT-A-FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE
November 14TH
- December 3rd
All sorority donations are due by December 3rd
at the FC Dodd Center
Family Gifting Day:
Tuesday, December 10th
9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Aloft Dallas Downtown Hotel | 1033 Young St
Who should participate?
Any sorors who enjoys helping make Christmas special for
needy a young child. Sorors are welcome to attend the Family
Gift Giving Day at the Aloft Hotel.
Delta Hair Salon
December 7, 2013 (10AM-1PM)
Modern Living and Rehabilitation
Ctr | 3808 S. Central Expressway |
Dallas, Texas 75215
Who should participate?
All Sorors especially those born in
December.
Community Market Festival
December 14, 2013 – (10AM -2PM)
First Christian Methodist Evangelistic
Church
7575 So. Hampton Road,
Dallas, TX 75232
Founders Day
The informational report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror Eugenia
Vance. The following information was presented:
Honorees: We have 14 honorees Four (50) Year Honorees and Ten
(25) Year Honorees. They are as follows: (25 Year Honorees) Donna
Alexander, Carol Crawley, Raquel Davis, Philandra Mack-Epps
Jeselyn Jackson, Joycelyn Johnson, Charline Ray, LaVerne Reed,
Delta Hair Salon
YES WE’RE OPEN
FALL
FAMILY FUNDAY
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Penny White, and Tamica Woodson; (50 Year Honorees) Brenda
Gray-Fields, DeArtis Stinson, Pearlie Wallace, Billie Roberts.
Tickets are available to pickup if you have already purchased your
tickets please see the Registration/Finance Team after chapter meeting.
If you have not purchased your ticket or table we have only sold 27
tables and we need to sell another 48 tables to meet our budget. We
will have additional collection dates and the exact dates are yet to be
determined.
Table selection and payment dates: One hour before Chapter
meeting, at Executive Board meeting, and on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd
Thursday at the Dodd Center. Checks can also be mailed to the
chapter’s P. O. Box.
Ad Deadline is approaching. If you plan on purchasing an ad please
send to Soror Vance at [email protected] or to Soror Bell at
[email protected] by December 6th.
Sorors who are interested in participating in the Choir are encouraged
to sign up at the Founders Day Table located in the Archive Room.
Church Service: Soror DeArtis Stinson is the Soror with the most
tenure in Dallas Alumnae and we will worship with her on Sunday,
January 19th at New Hope Baptist Church at the 10:45 service. If you
would like to make a donation which will be presented to the church
on Sunday, please complete the forms located at the Founders Day
Committee Table. We are asking each Soror to make a donation of at
least $10. Please note this is the same church that Soror Dodd attended
in Dallas and we want to make sure that we have a good showing. As
in tradition we will also have brunch and the location is TBD. More
information to follow.
Volunteers: The Hostess Committee is looking for volunteers. If you
are interested in working with the hostess committee, please see Soror
Marsha Bailey-Cantrelle.
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Delta Choir: The Delta Choir is also looking for additional members;
please sign up in the Archive room or see Soror Atkins.
Social
The report was presented by the committee’s chair, Soror De’Shon Edmond. The
following information was presented and recommendation approved:
Informational Items: Opening Party 2013
Opening Party Results:
Number of Sorors registered: 235
Opening Party Revenue:
Registration Breakdown:
Alumnae 228
Vendors 4
Collegiate 7
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Total 239
Payment Breakdown:
Alumnae $8,145.00
Vendors $ 200.00
Collegiate $ 250.00
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Total $8,595.00
Expenses:
Skyline Ranch $1,179.69 (Venue Deposit)
Skyline Ranch $3,539.06 (Venue Balance based on 151
Sorors)
Skyline Ranch $2,327.37 (Venue payment due to
increase of 86 Sorors)
Already Gear $ 770.00 (Vendor deposit)
Already Gear $ 445.00 (Vendor Balance)
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Total $8,261.12
Balance $ 333.88
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In-Kind Donations:
Already Gear – 16 Bags Soror Eureka Drayden
Continental Breakfast Sorors Sharon Royal Hunt and Bertha
Whatley
Bottled Water Sorors Remeko Edwards, Ericka
Davison, Leslie Swann, De’Shon
Edmond
Door Prizes Sorors Eureka Drayden, Denise
Edwards, De’Shon Edmond
Centennial Ice Sculpture Penny Pitre @ Skyline Ranch
The committee recommended hosting a social event for the chapter in the Spring
2014 in collaboration with Project ACE to include inviting collegiate Sorors.
Correspondence
National – None
Regional –None
Local – Thank you cards from Sorors Carole Brown, Vicki Mathews, Judge Etta J.
Mullins, Donna Taylor and family.
Announcements
Transformation Triumph, A Special Exhibit on Breast Cancer Awareness,
October 5th
– December 31st. Opening Reception, Saturday, November 16,
2013, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, African American Museum, Historic Fair Park
Community Market Festival, December 14, 2013, 10:00am – 2:00pm, First
Christian Methodist Evangelistic Church, 7575 South Hampton Rd, Dallas,
Texas 75232. Sorors are asked to take flyers to churches, neighborhood
associations, and other meetings you may attend to advertise/promote the
event.
The Ritual and Ceremonies committee is requesting chapter members to
complete the Membership Information Form. Please submit your completed
form to Soror Gloria Dixon, Chair, Ritual and Ceremonies.
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Soror Bertha Whatley moved to suspend the chapter meeting at 3:30pm while the
elections process was being completed. The motion was seconded; motion carried.
The chapter meeting resumed at 5:00pm. Due to the loss of a quorum, the
elections results will be presented at the next chapter meeting.
Ritualistic Closing The meeting was adjourned in ritualistic form at 5:15 PM.
Minutes prepared by Soror Karla McGary, Recording Secretary
Soror Sharon Royal Hunt, President